2017 - 2018 CatalogCourse Descriptions for Psychology

Learning FrameworkThis is a Texas Common Course Number.Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.Course Description: This interdisciplinary course addresses (1) research and theory in learning, cognition, and motivation; (2) factors that impact learning; and (3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. Critical thinking serves as the foundation for different thematic approaches using a variety of academic disciplines. This course is cross-listed as EDUC 1300. The student may register for either PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4227015125

General PsychologyThis is a Texas Common Course Number.This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.Course Description: General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015125

Human SexualityThis is a Texas Common Course Number.This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives – biological, sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom. This course is cross-listed as SOCI 2306. The student may register for either PSYC 2306 or SOCI 2306 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015325

Lifespan Growth & DevelopmentThis is a Texas Common Course Number.This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.Course Description: Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death. (3 Lec)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4227035125

Psychology of AdjustmentThis is a Texas Common Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: College level ready in Reading.Course Description: Study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015625

Psychology of PersonalityThis is a Texas Common Course Number.This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of the DCCCD.Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.Course Description: Study of various approaches to determinants, development, and assessment of personality. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015725

Social PsychologyThis is a Texas Common Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: College level ready in Reading.Course Description: Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes. This course is cross-listed as SOCI 2326. The student may register for either PSYC 2319 or SOCI 2326 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4227075125

PSYT 1395 (3 Credit Hours)Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Industrial and Organizational PsychologyThis is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)

PSYT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Family SystemsThis is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Examine the American family from historical and modern perspectives. Emphasis on current issues regarding structures of relationships, marriage, and social change. (3 Lec.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.